Janette Ballard

The novel coronavirus has created unprecedented challenges that were unforeseeable two years ago. The University of Denver is bringing together experts from around the country to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on individuals, relationships, mental health and workplaces during the second annual Seeking Tomorrow’s Answers Together (STAT) Conference on January 26. The DU Newsroom is also exploring many of these challenges by speaking with faculty experts about the issues that have arisen or have be…

Looking for a place to hike, bike or run? Denver’s extensive trail system has you covered. Hundreds of miles of primary trails connect to secondary trails creating a web of pedestrian- and bike-friendly routes throughout the metro area. Denver’s temperate climate means you can enjoy everything from…

Dust off that old turntable because vinyl is back! Vinyl record sales have been on the rise since 2006 and have skyrocketed in recent years. When monthly record club Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) launched in 2013, over six million vinyl LPs were sold in the U.S. In 2021, that number was closer to 42 million. To keep up with demand, VMP will open a new pressing plant in Denver at the end of 2022. Record collectors value the enhanced sound quality and tactile experience of listening to vinyl. If you find…

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One of the best kept secrets on campus seems to be, remarkably, the Book Stack. Located in the heart of campus in the iconic Mary Reed building, “the Stack” houses more than 35,000 new, used and rare books for sale. Yet, somehow, says Barbara Anderson, the lead volunteer for the bookstore, “We seem to be the biggest unknown on campus. Students will wander in amazed to discover us.” Yet not all who wander are lost. The Stack has a faithful following of neighbors, students, faculty and bookstore v…

DU Partners with DPS Title 1 High Schools to Create Teacher Pipeline